Apple Pay (CUNYfirst only)

1. Can I use Apple Pay to pay my tuition?

Yes—CUNY is pleased to offer Apple Pay as a new payment option for online payments.  Paying your tuition and fees with your VISA or Discover card via Apple Pay is not just convenient, it’s also secure.  This option is only available to students who have an Apple product such as an iPhone, iPad or Mac desktop that supports this function.  There is also a 2.65% convenience fee assessed for each Apple Pay transaction.

2. How do I pay with Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is accepted online only via CUNYfirst.

Navigation Instructions:

First, be sure to disable the pop-up blockers in your web browser.  This is to ensure that all links will load to the next page.

  1. In CUNYfirst, go to "Student Center," "Financial Account," "Make a Payment."  The QuikPay page/portal will load in a new tab or window.
  2. In the QuikPay portal, select "View & Pay Accounts" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Then click on the navy-blue "Make a Payment" button.
  4. Review the dollar amounts owed to each school.  You can choose to pay the entire amount, or a lesser amount.  You will then be presented with the Payment Method options, which now includes "Digital Wallet."  Under Digital Wallet, select the Apple Pay icon and follow prompts.

3. How are Apple Pay payments recorded? 

Apple Pay payments are posted to the student record based on your card’s company (i.e., “VISA Gateway Payment,” “MasterCard Gateway Payment,” “Discover Gateway Payment,” etc.).  The student will receive an automated receipt to their designated email of the transaction upon submission.

4. I have Bursar holds for my past-due balance.  Can I use Apple Pay to remove it? 

Yes.  Bursar holds will be removed immediately for past-due balances that are paid in full with Apple Pay.  After the payment has been submitted the holds will be released within 24 hours, or you can email our office.